There are many types of xylophones in various sizes and shapes, but the most common type is the two-octave xylophone with 26 plates that covers two full octaves. There are bigger and smaller xylophones. Some xylophones also have plates that include chromatic notes; which are the kinds of notes that are between the main (white) notes in the musical scale.
Music in Bremen
The city of Bremen also has a very rich musical history. One of the most famous German children's stories is The Musicians of Bremen, which tells the story of four elderly domestic animals who, after a lifetime of hard work, are neglected and abused by their former masters. Eventually, they decide to run away and become musicians in Bremen. This story shows that the city of Bremen played an important role in German music. The city's most famous bands or singers include the Bremen Academy of Early Music, the Alsfelder Vokalensemble Classical Choir, Christina Kubisch, and Erich Witte.